Ningbo Tianfeng Tower

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Ningbo Tianfeng Tower - 宁波天封塔

Ningbo Tianfeng Tower is just 5 minutes walk from Tianyi Square and next to Cheng Huang Temple. For a long time the Tianfeng Tower used to be the highest construction in Ningbo. Located on Da Sha'ni Jie and Kaiming Jie, the Ningbo Tianfeng Tower was originally built during the Tang Dynasty (695-696) then rebuilt during the Song Dynasty (1144). How did people manage to build a tower of that height in those early days ? The method workers used was to bring more and more sand that became like 2 small hills around the tower. Finally they got rid of all the sand by building some roads in the neighborhood. Today these roads still kept the name of Da Sha'ni Jie (textually big sand road) and Xiao Sha'ni Jie (small sand road). The Tianfeng Tower with a height of 51 meters used to be easily spotted from most parts of Ningbo downtown. Nowadays tall buildings fill the landscape and make it more difficult to see the tower from far away. Hopefully some remaining green space around the tower allows the pagoda to breath. Once inside this small park, atmosphere is much quieter. Although she is now an old Lady, Ningbo Tianfeng Tower has kept the charm of its ancient days. After climbing 14 staircases that get very narrow when reaching the top, you might need a moment to catch your breath. But the effort is worthwhile as you will finally enjoy a nice panoramic view of the city center...

Opening time
Every day from 8:30 to 16:30

Entrance ticket
Adults: 5RMB
Children (1-1.4m): Free
Students: half/price (needs card)

14 staircases to climb before reaching the top !
but once you're up you will enjoy a great panoramic view of the city....

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